RAKSHA MANTRALAYA

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

JOINT SERVICES SPECIFICATION

ON
TRUCK, FIRE FIGHTING, LARGE, Mk-2
JSS 4210-12: 2005
(Revision No. 1)

MANAKIKARAN NIDESHALAYA
RAKSHA UTPADAN TATHA POORTI VIBHAG
RAKSHA MANTRALAYA, 'H' BLOCK, NIRMAN BHAWAN PO
NEW DELHI - 110 011
DIRECTORATE OF STANDARDISATION
DEPARTMENT OF PRODUCTION & SUPPLIES
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, 'H'- BLOCK, NIRMAN BHAWAN PO
NEW DELHI - 110 011

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RAKSHA MANTRALAYA
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

JOINT SERVICES SPECIFICATION

ON
TRUCK, FIRE FIGHTING, LARGE, Mk-2

MANAKIKARAN NIDESHALAYA
RAKSHA UTPADAN TATHA POORTI VIBHAG
RAKSHA MANTRALAYA, 'H' BLOCK, NIRMAN BHAWAN PO
NEW DELHI - 110 011
DIRECTORATE OF STANDARDISATION
DEPARTMENT OF PRODUCTION & SUPPLIES
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, 'H'- BLOCK, NIRMAN BHAWAN PO
NEW DELHI - 110 011

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LIST OF MEMBERS ASSOCIATED WITH FORMULATION OF THIS
STANDARD
The revision of this Joint Services Specification has been approved by Rear
Admiral KC Sekhar, VSM, Chairman, Engineering Equipment Standardisation Sub
Committee by circulation.
2.

The following members were consulted in approving the document:-

Sl.
No.
1.

Name & Designation

Organisation

Sh. Inder Pal, Dir (GE)

2.
3.
4.

Col MS Katti, SQA(E)

Col GP Krishnamurthy
Lt Col PK Narang

5.
6.
7.

Cdr IC Sharma, IN
Wg Cdr SV Patankar,
JDMT(Lgs)
Lt Cdr S Adhana, DDME

- DGAQA, `H Block, Room 104, New Delhi 110011

- CQA(E), Aundh Camp, Pune-411 027
- CQA(FE), Aundh Camp, Pune-411 027
- DQAE(E), Kashmir House, New Delhi-110
011
- DQA(N), RK Puram, New Delhi-110 066
- DMT, Air HQ, RK Puram, New Delhi-110 066

8.
9.

Sh. JP Singh, Dy. Dir.

Cdr Suresh Malhotra

10.
11.
12.

Gp Capt NK Labroo
Col Rajeev Ghai
Sh. AR Kulkarni, Jt
Controller
Cdr Brahm Swaroop
Sh. JR Goyal, CSO
Wg Cdr NB Singh
Col SK Sharma, Jt Dir

13.
14.
15.
16.
17.

19.
20.

Sh. UK Aggarwal,
DDOS(Eng)
Sh P Chatterjee, Jt Dir
(Trg)
Director, (ES-4)
Director, EME (Eqpt)

21.

Cdr BD Yadav

22.

Lt Col Atul Kasal,

Secretary

18.

- Dte of Marine Engineering, New Delhi 110011

- DQA(WP), H-Block, New Delhi-110 011
- DFM, NHQ, Sena Bhavan, New Delhi-110
011
- DES, Air HQ, RK Puram, New Delhi-110 066
- HQ TGEME, Delhi Cantt
- CQA(V), Ahmednagar-414 001
- DLS (Std Cell Navy), New Delhi-110 011
- EM(Std), MGO Br., AHQ, New Delhi-110 011
- JDQAS (Air), RK Puram, New Delhi-110 066
- Dte of Combat Vehs & Engg, R&D HQ, N
Delhi
- DGOS(OS-14), MGO Branch, New Delhi -11
- DIFR, Def R&D Organisation, Delhi-110 054
- E-in-C`s Br. (ES-4), Kashmir House, N Delhi
- DG EME(EME EQPT), B Block, New Delhi
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- Dte of Dockyard, Sena Bhawan, New Delhi
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- Dte of Standardisation, New Delhi-110 011

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RECORD OF AMENDMENTS
Amendment Amendment pertains
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Authority

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Amended by
Name & Appointment
(IN BLOCK
LETTERS)

Signature
&
Date

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CONTENTS
S.No.

Page No.

0. FOREWORD

1. SCOPE

2. RELATED SPECIFICATIONS

3. DETAILS OF CHASSIS AND GENERAL DESCRIPTION

4. TERMINOLOGY

5. MATERIAL SELECTION AND TREATMENT

10

6. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

10

7. WORKMANSHIP AND FINISH

21

8. ACCESSORIES

21

9. TOOLS

22

10. LITERATURE

23

11. MARKING

23

12. PRE-INSPECTION OF STORES/ CONSIGNMENT

24

13. CRITERIA FOR CONFORMITY

24

14. QUALITY ASSURANCE

24

15. TRAINING

25

16. WARRANTY

26

17. DEFENCE STORES CATALOGUE NUMBER

26

18. SUGGESTIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT

26

APPENDIX A & B

27 32

TEST SCHEDULE

33 - 38

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0.

FOREWORD

0.1
This Joint Services Specification has been prepared by Engineering
Equipment Standardisation Sub Committee, Ministry of Defence.
0.2
This specification has been approved by the Ministry of Defence and is
mandatory for use by the Defence Services.
0.3
This specification has been prepared as a revision of JSS 4210-12:1998
(Amendment No. 1).
0.4
This specification shall be used to manufacture, quality assurance and
procurement of Truck, Fire Fighting, Large, Mk-2.
0.5
Quality Assurance Authority for the item covered by this specification is
the Controller, Controllerate of Quality Assurance (Fire Fighting Equipment), Aundh
Camp, Pune - 411 027 for Army, Navy and Air Force. Enquiries regarding this
specification relating to any contractual conditions should be addressed to the Quality
Assurance Authority named in the tender or contract. Other enquiries should be
referred to :The Director,
Directorate of Standardisation,
Ministry of Defence,
H Block, DHQ PO
New Delhi - 110 011.
0.6

Copies of this specification can be obtained on payment from: Directorate of Standardisation,

Standardisation Documents Centre,
Room No. 13,
J Block, DHQ PO,
New Delhi - 110 011.

0.7
issued.

This specification holds good only for the supply order for which it is

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1.

SCOPE

1.1
This specification lays down the requirements regarding material,
construction, workmanship, performance, quality standard, quality assurance of
Truck, Fire Fighting, Large, Mk-2 fabricated on self propelled chassis.
1.2
The main equipment Truck, Fire Fighting, Large, Mk2 is used to
extinguish fires of carbonaceous materials such as paper, wood, textiles etc. and
inflammable liquids. This equipment also has a supplementary CO2 fire extinguishing
system.
1.3
Nothing in this specification shall relieve the manufacturer of his
responsibility for the intended performance and safety of operation of equipment
supplied.
2.

RELATED SPECIFICATIONS

2.1

References are made in this specification to :(a)

IS 273: 1990
(fourth revision)
(Amendment 1)
Reaffirmed 2001

Pick and Beaters Specification

(b)

IS 318:1981
(second revision)
(Amendment 1)
Reaffirmed 2001

Specification for Leaded Tin

Bronze Ingots and Castings

(c)

IS 444:1987
(fourth revision)
(Amendment 1)
Reaffirmed 1998

General purpose rubber water

hose

(d)

IS 636:1988
(third revision)
Reaffirmed 1998

Non-percolating flexible fire

fighting delivery hose

(e)

IS 704:1984
(second revision)
(Amendments 2)
Reaffirmed 2000

Specification for Crow-bars and

Claw- bars

(f)

IS 736:1986
(third revision)
Reaffirmed 2001

Wrought aluminium and

aluminium alloy plate for general
engineering purposes
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(g)

IS 737:1986
(third revision)
Reaffirmed 2001

Wrought aluminium and

aluminium alloy sheet and strip
for general engineering purposes

(h)

IS 738:1994
(third revision)
Reaffirmed 1999

Wrought aluminium alloys,

drawn tube for general
engineering purposes

(j)

IS 841:1983
(second revision)
(Amendments 3)
Reaffirmed 1999

Specification for Steel Hammers

(k)

IS 901:1988
(third revision)
Reaffirmed 1998

Specification for couplings,

double male and double female,
instantaneous pattern for fire
fighting

(l)

IS 903:1993
(fourth revision)
(Amendment 1)
Reaffirmed 1998

Specification for fire hose

delivery couplings, branch pipe,
nozzles and nozzle spanner

(m)

IS 904:1983
(second revision)
(Amendment 1)
Reaffirmed 2000

Specification for 2-way and 3way suction collecting head for

fire fighting purposes

(n)

IS 905:1980
(second revision)
Reaffirmed 2002

Specification for delivery

breechings, dividing and
collecting instantaneous pattern
for fire fighting purposes

(o)

IS 906:1988
(third revision)
Reaffirmed 2000

Specification for revolving

branch pipe for fire fighting

(p)

IS 910:1980
(second revision)
(Amendment 1)
Reaffirmed 2002

Specification for combined key

for hydrant, hydrant cover and
lower valve

(q)

IS 927:1981
(second revision)
(Amendment 1)
Reaffirmed 2002

Specification for Fire Hooks

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(r)

IS 952:1986
(first revision)
(Amendment 1)
Reaffirmed 2000

Specification for Fog nozzle for

Fire Brigade Use

(s)

IS 1079:1994
(fifth revision)
(Amendments 4)
Reaffirmed 1998

Hot Rolled Carbon Steel Sheets

and Strips - Specification

(t)

IS 1084:1994
(fourth revision)
(Amendment 1)
Reaffirmed 1998

Manila Ropes Specification

(u)

IS 2062:1999
(fifth revision)
(Amendments 3)

Steel for General Structural

Purposes Specification

(v)

IS 2871:1983
(first revision)
Reaffirmed 2000

Specification for branch pipe,

universal for fire fighting
purposes

(w)

IS 3224:2002
(third revision)

Valve Fittings for Compressed

Gas Cylinders Excluding
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)
Cylinders- Specification

(x)

IS 3582:1984
(first revision)
Reaffirmed 2000

Specification for basket strainers

for fire fighting purposes
(cylindrical type)

(y)

IS 4561(Part III): 1968

Reaffirmed 2003

Specification for Oil Cans Part

III: Feeding Oil Cans

(z)

IS 4561(Part V): 1968

Reaffirmed 2001

Specification for Oil Cans Part

V: Lever Type Oil Cans

(aa)

IS 4643:1984
(first revision)
Reaffirmed 2000

Specification for suction

wrenches for fire brigade use

(ab)

IS 4770:1991
(first revision)
(Amendment 1)
Reaffirmed 2001

Rubber Gloves Electrical

Purposes Specification

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(ac)

IS 4989 (Part 1): 1985

(second revision)
(Amendments 2)
Reaffirmed 2000

Specification for foam

concentrate (compound) for
producing mechanical foam for
fire fighting: Part I Protein foam

(ad)

IS 4989(Part 2): 1984

(Amendments 5)
Reaffirmed 2000

Specification for Foam

Concentrate for Producing
Mechanical Foam for Fire
Fighting Part 2: Aqueous Film
Forming Foam (AFFF)

(ae)

IS 4989(Part 3): 1987

(Amendment 1)
Reaffirmed 2002

Specification for foam

concentrate (compound) for
producing foam for fire fighting:
Part 3 Fluoro protein foam

(af)

IS 5098:1969
Reaffirmed 1999

Specification for Cross-cut and

Rip Saws

(ag)

IS 5120:1977
(first revision)
(Amendments 5)
Reaffirmed 2001

Technical requirements for

rotodynamic special purpose
pumps

(ah)

IS 5131:2002
(second revision)

Dividing Breeching with Control

for Fire Brigade Use
Specification

(aj)

IS 5612(Part 1): 1977

(first revision)
(Amendment 1)
Reaffirmed 2002

Specification for hose-clamps

and hose- bandages for fire
brigade use: Part 1 hose-clamps

(ak)

IS 5612(Part 2): 1977

(first revision)
Reaffirmed 2002

Specification for hose-clamps

and hose bandages for fire
brigade use: Part 2 Hose
bandages

(al)

IS 6603:2001
(first revision)

Stainless Steel Bars and Flats

Specification

(am) IS 6912:1985
(first revision)
Reaffirmed 2001

Copper and copper alloy forging

stock and forgings

(an)

Wire Reinforced Rubber

Covered Hydraulic Hose Specification

IS 7651:1997
(second revision)
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(ao)

IS 7794:1984
(first revision)
Reaffirmed 2001

Specification for Manual

Portable Grease Guns

(ap)

IS 8298:1976
Reaffirmed 1998

Specification for Towing Jaw for

Use Between Trailers of Up to 5
Tonnes Gross Mass and
Transport Tractor

(aq)

IS 8423:1994
(first revision)
(Amendment 1)
Reaffirmed 1999

Specification for controlled

percolating hose for fire fighting

(ar)

IS 8857:1989
(first revision)
Reaffirmed 2001

Canvas Water Bucket

Specification

(as)

JSS 4210-20:2001

Hose Assembly Rubber Suction,

Armoured, Heavy Duty

(at)

IND/CQAFE/PROV/0004(f)

Extinguisher, Fire, Foam Type, 9

Litre

(au)

IND/CQAFE/PROV/0025(a)

Strainer suction fire Hose 100

mm

(av)

IND/CQAFE/PROV/0041(c)

Breathing Apparatus

(aw) IND/CQAFE/PROV/0066(a)

Aluminium Extension Ladder,

10.5 m length

(ax)

IND/CQAFE/PROV/0072(a)

Power Take Off (PTO) Gear

Box, Step Up Type

(ay)

IND/CQAFE/PROV/0183:2003 Extinguisher, Fire, CO2 , 22.2 kg

(az)

IND/CQAFE/PROV/0188 (a)

Fire proximity suit

(ba)

IND/CQAE/6320/1400

Torch Hand Safety No.2 for use

in Petroleum Installations and
Explosive Installations with
flammable vapour risk.

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2.2.
Copies of Joint Services Specification and CQAFE specifications at Sl No.
(as) to (az) are obtainable on payment from:The Controller,
Controllerate of Quality Assurance,
(Fire Fighting Equipment),
Aundh Camp,
Pune 411 027
2.3
from:-

Copies of CQAE specification at Sl No. (ba) is obtainable on payment

The Controller,
Controllerate of Quality Assurance
(Engineering Equipment),
Aundh Camp,
Pune 411 027

2.4

Copies of Indian Standards are obtainable on payment from:Bureau of Indian Standards,

Manak Bhavan,
9, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg,
New Delhi - 110 002
Or
their regional / branch offices.

3.

DETAILS OF CHASSIS & GENERAL DESCRIPTION

3.1
The Truck, Fire Fighting, Large, Mk-2 shall be fabricated on suitable
chassis with following main characteristics. The chassis shall be supplied by the
purchaser, free of cost, to the fabricators premises against indemnity bond, bank
guarantee and insurance cover. The modalities of handing over/ taking over of
chassis, before and after fabrication shall be decided by purchaser and fabricator.
3.1.1

Main Characteristics Of Chassis

Characteristics

Value/ Type

Wheel Base (maximum)

4470 mm

Overall width (maximum)

2434 mm

Turning Circle Radius (maximum)

9000 mm

Road clearance

270 mm
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NOTE:

Engine

Six Cylinders, 88.3 kW (120

PS), Direct Injection

Ignition

Compression Ignition

Torque (min)

35 mkg at 1800 to 2000 rev/min.

Tyre size

10.00 x 20 - 16 ply rating

Presently ALCO 4/1 is the type approved chassis. Use of any other chassis
meeting or exceeding above parameters will be permitted subject to the
type approval by concerned AHSP i.e. CQA(V) Ahmednagar/ CQA(OFV),
Jabalpur.

3.2
The Truck, Fire Fighting, Large, Mk-2 superstructure shall be fabricated in
a manner so as to conform to the following characteristics:(a)

GVW: 12000 kg including crew, water, foam and other equipments.

FAW: 4000 kg
RAW: 8000 kg

(b) When travelling at 48 km/h on level dry surface, the foot brake shall
be capable of stopping the vehicle within a distance of 15 m from the point
at which the brake is applied. The hand brake shall be capable of holding
the fully laden appliance on a dry surface gradient of l:4 when in neutral
gear.
CAUTION: Any modification carried out to the chassis shall have technical
approval of original chassis manufacturer as regards safety aspects of
man and machine.
3.3

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

3.3.1
The appliance shall have a water tank capable of carrying 2700 litres of
water and a foam tank capable of carrying 350 litres of foam compound. A pump
should be mounted at the rear of the appliance and driven through a PTO of suitable
ratio from the vehicle engine. The pump should be capable of delivering not less than
2250 litre/min. of water at 7.0 kgf/cm2 and not less than 1600 litre/min. at 9.0
kgf/cm2.
3.3.2
The appliance shall be capable of delivering not less than 2200 litre/min.
of water foam solution, converted into foam through a combination of monitor and
two side lines, while working at 7.0 kgf/cm2 and not less than 1400 litre/min. of water
foam solution, converted into foam through monitor only, while working at 9.0
kgf/cm2.
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3.3.3
The monitor and hand lines must employ the self aspirating type of foam
production system, where foam generation is done at the branch pipe. The expansion
ratio of the foam produced shall not be less than 8 with the use of foam compound
conforming to IS 4989(Part 3) to give performance indicated in 3.3.2 at induction
ratio not exceeding 6%.
3.3.4
A variable round the pump Proportionator should be fitted between suction
and delivery of the fire pump. The Proportionator should have five position select or
valve. The off position should isolate the Proportionator so that the appliance can
be used as a water tender.
3.3.5
A hose reel service shall be provided on the appliance. In addition to water
carried on it, it should also be possible for the appliance to use water from a hydrant
or a static tank.
3.3.6
The supplementary extinguishing agent used for fire fighting shall be CO2
extinguisher.
3.3.7
The Truck, Fire Fighting, Large, Mk-2 shall be capable of towing a trailer
and a standard towing hook conforming to IS 8298 specification shall be fitted at the
rear of the appliance. The towing hook shall be capable of withstanding loads coming
during extrication of the fully loads of vehicle.
3.3.8
The system of foam production from monitor and hand lines shall be so
designed as to produce satisfactory quality of foam with the following minimum
properties :(a)

Minimum expansion ratio 8.

(b)

25% Drainage Time

(i)

Protein Foam as per IS 4989 (Part 1)

(aa) 2 minutes minimum
(ab) 3 minutes 30 sec. minimum

(ii)

AFFF as per IS 4989 (Part 2) for 2 minutes minimum

4.

TERMINOLOGY

4.1

For the purpose of this specification, the following terms shall apply:-

4.1.1
Foam Induction Ratio: It is the proportion of foam liquid concentrate in the
solution and water.
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4.1.2
Foam Proportionator/ Inductor: It is the system designed for induction of
foam liquid concentrate and ensuring predetermined ratio of foam liquid concentrate
to the quantity of water in the water-foam solution being discharged.
4.1.3
Expansion Ratio: It is the ratio of the volume of water-foam solution to the
volume of water used.
4.1.4
Static Suction Lift: It is difference in elevation between the pump datum
and liquid level in the liquid source, when the pump is running.
4.1.5

Abbreviations:
GVW : Gross Vehicle Weight
FAW : Front Axle Weight
RAW : Rear Axle Weight

5.

MATERIAL SELECTION AND TREATMENT

5.1
The choice of material to be used in the construction of the appliance shall
be made with a view to combine lightness with strength and durability.
5.2

Timber shall not be used in body construction.

5.3
All parts, which form waterways or come in contact with foam compound
shall be of corrosion resisting material or suitably treated with corrosion resistant
compound. All metal pipe lines shall be hot dip galvanized, after completing
fabrication of pipe lines, inclusive of flanges/ joints as the case may be. All metal
parts exposed to atmosphere shall either be of corrosion resisting material or treated
suitably to resist corrosion. Pipes used shall be at least of medium duty and shall
withstand two times the maximum working pressure.
6.

DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

6.1
The superstructure shall be designed on modular concept ensuring the easy
accessibility to each of the sub assemblies and lubrication points for the regular
maintenance and repairs.
6.2

Water Tank :

6.2.1
The water tank mounted on the chassis should be capable of carrying 2700
litres of water. It shall be of welded construction and fabricated out of mild steel
sheets. The thickness of the sheets at the bottom should not be less than 5.0 mm
conforming to grade A of IS 2062 and for the sides & baffles not less than 3.15 mm,
conforming to grade O of IS 1079. The tank shall be suitably baffled in both the
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directions to prevent surge while the vehicle is accelerating, cornering and braking.
The baffles shall be of bolted panel type. The bolting shall be done with stainless steel
bolts and nuts. The tank shall be so designed and mounted as to bring the centre of
gravity of the appliance as low as possible. The mounting shall permit full rated
contents of the tank to flow into the pump. Suitable corrugation shall be provided to
avoid bulging.
6.2.2
Four Nos. folding type lifting eyes shall be provided on the shell of the
tank to enable the tank to be lifted off the vehicle for repairs/ replacement when
necessary. The water tank with all its fitments shall withstand hydraulic pressure of
0.5 kg/cm2.
6.2.3
The tank shall be fitted with a manhole of 45 cm dia. on the top of the tank
and also be fitted with a removable strainer. The manhole should have a hinged
cover (convex type) so that the manhole should also act as a filling orifice. The
manhole cover shall be clearly marked "water" with Aluminium casting flat duly
glinted. The drain cock and pipe shall be of not less than 75 mm dia. waterway
throughout. The drainpipe shall be taken down to a point well below the chassis
without reducing effective ground clearance when fully loaded and shall discharge
away from the wheels.
6.2.4
One overflow pipe of not less than 100 mm internal diameter shall be
fitted to the tank. The overflow shall be taken down to point well below the chassis
without reducing effective ground clearance of the equipment when fully loaded and
shall discharge away from the wheel. The pipe shall be so designed and located to
ensure that water will overflow through the pipe only while refilling the tank but no
water shall overflow through this pipe when the appliance is in motion, is standing on
uneven ground and/ or brakes are applied to the moving appliance. The dome shall be
of bolted type with stainless steel nuts/ bolts.
6.2.5
Two filling pipes (hydrant connections), each with an internal diameter of
not less than 63 mm shall be fitted to the tank. Each of these shall be fitted with a 63
mm instantaneous male coupling incorporating a strainer. The inlet of the filling
pipes shall be fitted at the pump control panel. The hydrant connection shall also feed
hose reel equipment. Foolproof arrangement shall be made to prevent pressurisation
of the water tank while refilling through the filling pipes. Suitable arrangements
should be provided to ensure that the water from the tank does not leak through the
filling pipes.
6.2.6
Thick acrylic tube type water level indicator shall be provided to the water
tank and calibrated as Empty, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4 and Full. A gunmetal 3-way drain cock
shall be fitted at the lower end of the tube. Coloured floats shall be used in level
indicator for easy identification of levels. The Acrylic tube shall be supported by a
protective bracket of Aluminium sheet of 1 mm thick with distinct visibility of water
levels.
6.2.7
Suitable arrangement should be provided for self-filling of water tank
directly from the pump using a 50 mm pipeline.
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6.3
The plumbing between water tank and pump shall have a clear and
unobstructed waterway of not less than 100 mm throughout. The draw off shall be
protected by brass wire screen filter.
6.4
The plumbing between the pump and hose reel shall have a clear waterway
of not less than 25 mm throughout.
6.4.1
One isolating butter fly valve of 125 mm ID shall be fitted in between
pump and outside suction source.
6.5
All plumbing shall be reasonably accessible for maintenance purposes.
Drain cocks shall be provided where necessary and controls for these shall be readily
accessible and so arranged as to prevent the cocks from being opened by vibration.
The direction in which the valve/ cock opens/ closes shall be clearly marked near each
valve/ cock.
6.6
Priming of Surface for Water Tank : Blast cleaned surface shall be
coated with a primer within 4 hours of sand blasting. Steel may be given primer coat
before clearance of hydro testing or after fabrication. In either case, primer coat to a
dry film of minimum thickness of water tank shall be given epoxy treatment inside
and outside which shall consist of two coats of primer with two coats of epoxy finish
of
25 microns. Touch up with primer shall be done again to welds, burnt and cut
edges.
6.6.1
The tank shall be connected to the pump and hose reel and control valve
shall be provided in such a way that any of the following operations are possible.

6.7

(a)

Hydrant to Tank

(b)

Hydrant to Reel

(c)

Tank to Pump to Reel

(d)

Hydrant Pump Reel to Adopter 100 mm x 63 mm

(e)

Pump to Tank.

First Aid Hose Reel

6.7.1
One first aid hose reel shall be provided and mounted at the rear of the
appliance.
6.7.2
The reel shall be provided with 60 m x 19 mm single piece hose tubing
terminating in a shutoff nozzle with an outlet of 6 mm. The hose shall conform to
Type 3A of IS 444.
6.7.3
The reel should be provided with bevel gear type arrangement to prevent
over run of reel.
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6.8

Pump

6.8.1
A single/ two stage pump shall be mounted at the rear of the appliance.
The pump shall be of centrifugal type conforming to IS 5120 and so designed as to
afford easy access to the impeller. The pump casing and impeller shall be made of
gunmetal conforming to Gd 2 to IS 318. The pump shaft shall be of stainless steel
conforming to 04 Cr 18 Ni 10 of IS 6603/ SS of 304. The shaft shall be supported by
anti-friction bearings external to the casing. The mechanical carbon seal, selfadjusting type, shall be provided. The impeller neck ring in the pump casing shall be
renewable and manufactured from Copper alloy Grade IB-2 of IS 318. A gunmetal
drain plug shall be provided at the bottom of casing.
6.8.2
The impeller shall be dynamically balanced and pump casing shall show
no leakage when subjected to the hydraulic pressure at l.5 times the shut off pressure
or twice the rated pressure, whichever is more.
6.8.3
The Gun metal suction eye will be provided with a standard 100 mm
suction hose connection with internal strainer and gunmetal blank cap fastened with
stainless steel chain. The strainer shall be retained firmly when in use but shall be
readily removable.
6.8.4
Pump shall be provided with two delivery valves at the panel, having 63
mm delivery hose couplings with screwed type quick closing clack valves with
standard hose connection. Gunmetal blank caps fastened with stainless steel 2 mm
dia. wire shall be provided incorporating means to relieve pressure between valve &
cap by means of three vent holes at 120o apart.
6.8.5
The pump casing and impeller shall be free from casting defects. The
pump shall be coupled to the prime mover through a suitable power take off unit
having a ratio of l : l.27. A control lever for engaging and disengaging the PTO shall
be provided in the driver's cabin with suitable locking device. The PTO shall be
provided with an oil level indicator and cooling circuit.
6.8.6
The pump shall be designed to give output of 2250 litre/min. at 7 kgf/cm2.
The engine revolution shall not exceed 2400 rev./min., when the pump is delivering
its rated output at 7 kgf/cm2 and 9 kgf/cm2 pressure, as mentioned in the table. The
performance shall be checked when working with all strainers, external and internal,
except basket strainer.

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TABLE FOR PUMP OUTPUT
Pump Duty Point & Performance
Remarks

Out put
(litre/min.)

Pressure in
kg/cm2

Suction Lift
(Measured
vertically water
level to suction
eye) in m

2250

1600

-do-

900

When working through 10m, i.e. four

2.5 m length of specified suction
hoses.

6.8.7

When working through two 2.5 m

length of specified suction hose

Allowances
(a)

Output
(i)

1% for every 2.80 C rise in water temperature.

(ii)

4% for every 300 m elevation above mean sea level.

(iii) No allowance shall be made for humidity up to 75%. Suitable

allowance shall be made for humidity greater than 75%.
(b)

Lift
(i) 1% reduction in out put for every 300 m elevation above mean
sea level.

6.9

Primer

6.9.1
The primer shall be capable of lifting water at least from 7 m depth at a
rate not less than 30 cm/sec. and shall be of exhaust eject or other type as given
below:
(a) The primer of reciprocating type shall be made from gunmetal and
means shall be provided to limit the speed of engine automatically when
primer is engaged.

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(b) In case of water ring primer, means shall be provided to
automatically disengage the primer when pump is primed.
6.10

Cooling System

6.10.1
In addition to radiator cooling, an indirect cooling system of the open
circuit type shall be provided discharging water to the waste. This system shall consist
of inter cooler tank of suitable capacity, fabricated out of brass sheet of 1.5 mm
thickness and tilted near the engine without affecting angle of approach and ground
clearance. This shall enable full power output required for the pump to be maintained
during continuous stationary running of the engine without over heating.
6.10.2
The operating temperature of the engine cooling water shall be
thermostatically controlled.
6.10.3
The oil in the sump shall be prevented from over heating and the pump
characteristics shall be chosen in a manner so that the engine does not run at its
maximum speed for giving maximum output.
6.10.4
Suitable gauge for cooling water and glow lamp for lubricating system
shall be provided in the driver's cabin and on the pump panel. This shall be marked
with operating temperature.
6.10.5
The cooling water outlet pipe from PTO and additional cooling tank
should be connected through a GI Pipe and brought back near the pump panel. A
flexible rubber pipe, at least 5 meters long, shall be connected to the open end of the
pipe through a threaded adopter, so that waste cooling water could be discharged
away from the vehicle.
6.11

Foam Tank

6.11.1
A foam compound tank of 350 litres capacity shall be mounted on the
chassis. The tank shall be separate and distinct unit, which can be removed separately
for replacement. The tank shall be of rigid type and shall be of stainless steel welded
construction. The stainless steel of AISI 304 or 302 should be used. It shall withstand
a hydraulic pressure of 0.5 kgf/cm2. The foam tank sheet thickness shall be 2.5 mm
(minimum) all round.
6.11.2
Manhole of 450 mm diameter on top of tank shall be used for foam filling
with a removable strainer fitted to it. The strainer shall be of stainless steel and its
total screening area shall be adequate to permit quick filling of foam compound into
the tank. The filler cap shall be clearly marked 'Foam', with aluminium casting plate
and cover. The tank shall be fitted with two lifting eyes placed diagonally.
6.11.3
The foam tank shall have top dished/ funnelling arrangement provided to
enable easy filling from 20 litre drums. Suitable sharp edged puncturing device should
be provided at the foam tank filling orifice for puncturing the foam compound drums
for facilitating quick filling of the foam compound directly from the drum into the
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tank, without spillage. The design of the tank shall incorporate a removable sump
fitted with a drain valve. The foam compound draw-off tube shall be positioned in
such a manner that foreign matter or sludge shall not pass into the pipelines. The
draw-off tube shall be fitted with a gauge strainer of suitable material mesh size and
adequate straining area.
6.11.4
Means shall be provided for automatic venting of the foam compound
tank, when the foam is being produced or when the tank is being filled. This shall not
be incorporated on the man hole cover. The device employed shall be as simple as
possible and shall not get clogged easily during normal use of the appliance.
6.11.5
The draw-off tube shall be connected to the foam compound
proportionator/ induct and pump, as necessary. The plumbing for this purpose shall
have a clear passage of not less than 50 mm throughout, without any obstruction and
shall :(a) be as short as possible
(b)

be capable of being easily dismantled for internal cleaning.

(c)

be provided with means of thorough flushing after use.

(d)

Not form 'U' bend or abrupt angle at any portion and be capable of
being drained easily without dismantling. Provision shall also be
made for drawing foam compound into the foam producing system
from an external source placed at ground level, through a pick up
tube, without interrupting the fire fighting operation using foam
solution. Hand operated foam transfer pump for foam should be
fitted in a locker, for filling the foam, alongwith the piping
arrangements.

(e)

The pick up tube connection shall be at the pump control panel. Tube
type foam level indicator of acrylic tube shall also be provided at the
pump control panel and calibrated as Empty, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4 and Full,
on stainless steel plate. The acrylic tube shall be supported by a
protective bracket of aluminium sheet of 1mm thick with distinct
visibility of foam levels.

6.11.6
Hand operated foam transfer pump, made of gunmetal and of capacity 20
litre/min., should be fitted in a locker for filling the foam, alongwith stainless steel/
gunmetal plumbing with ball valve arrangement.
6.12

Foam Compound Proportionator / Inductor

6.12.1
Around the pump Proportionator should be fitted between the suction and
the delivery of the pump, which will induct foam compound into the water stream,
with no loss in delivery pressure from the pump. The Proportionator should comprise
of an induct and select valve which should have five parts, calibrated to ensure the
correct intake of the foam liquid at the rate of 5 to 6% to supply solution for the
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operation of foam making branch pipe. In addition to this, there shall be Off
position, so as to use the equipment as water tender.
6.13

Foam Monitor

6.13.1
A foam monitor shall be mounted on the roof of locker just behind the
cabin in such a manner that it can be manually operated by a member of the crew.
The monitor shall be capable of traversing through 3600 in the horizontal plane and
elevating from horizontal to 600 in the vertical plane. The monitor shall be of selfaspirating type with a flow rate of at least 1400 litre/min. at 9 kgf/cm0. It shall have
an expansion ratio of not less than eight times, using protein foam compound
conforming to IS 4989 (Part 1), at an induction rate not exceeding 6% as given in
Clause 3.3.3
6.13.2
The aggregate foam discharge shall not be less than 16800 litre/min.
through a combination of monitor and two side lines, 11200 litre/min. through
monitor alone at 9 kg/cm2 pressure.
6.13.3
The monitor shall be capable of projecting the foam discharge to an
effective distance of not less than 40 m, in still air, when operated at 9 kgf/cm2
pressure, in straight jet pattern. The monitor shall have spray and jet type
arrangement.
6.13.4
Monitor assembly shall be fabricated out of light aluminium alloy
material. The monitor should have locking arrangement in vertical angular position
and telescopic stay rod/ stand for holding monitor during transit.
6.14

Hand Lines

6.14.1
Two hand lines shall be provided the each either side of appliance, at the
rear, in suitable lockers and kept in flaked condition. These shall terminate in foam
making branch pipes fitted with spray/ jet attachment with hand control. Each foam
making branch pipe shall be capable of delivering not less than 450 litre/min. of water
foam solution, at a pressure of 7 kgf/cm2, with an expansion ratio of not less than
8 times and minimum effective throw of 20 m, when both are used simultaneously.
6.14.2
The hoses for the hand lines shall have an internal diameter of 70 mm.
These shall be reinforced rubber lined/ control percolating hoses, in length of 30 m
each and conforming to IS 636 Type A/ IS 8423 respectively. The hoses shall be
kept in flaccid condition in rear lockers.
6.14.3
The control for the hand lines outlet shall be of ball valve type with
standard hose connections situated in the respective lockers. These contrives shall be
operated from rear control panel.

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6.15

Supplementary Extinguishing Agent.

6.15.1
The supplementary extinguishing agent shall be CO2 extinguishers. 2 sets
of 2 x 22.5 kg CO2 as per specification No. IND/CQAFE/PROV/0183 (except trolley
and carrying handle) with forged grip valve, discharge nozzle, applicator, tube
discharge with wheel valve and hose reel, common header and accommodated one set
on each side on the middle locker.
6.15.2

The details of CO2 extinguisher are given at Appendix B.

6.16

Instruments & Controls

6.16.1
The following controls shall be provided at the rear pump operating
control panel:(a)

Pressure gauge glycerine filled calibrated from 0 to 17.5 kg/cm2

(b)

Compound gauge glycerine filled calibrated as follows :

(i) Pressure from 0 to 7 kgf/cm2
(ii) Vacuum from 0 to -1 kgf/cm2

(c)

Engine throttle control.

(d)

Foam select Valve

(e)

Control valve for auxiliary foam connection

(f)

Ball Valve/Butterfly valve for tank to pump

(g)

Valve for engine cooling

(h)

Foam tank to induct and pump to induct isolating ball valves

(j)

Valve for hose reel control

(k)

Valve for direct filling of tank

(l)

Ball valve for monitor operation

(m) Two 63 mm male instantaneous hydrant connections to be fitted

with return valve with strainer. A ball valve shall be fitted before
NRV.
(n)

Suction inlet of pump with isolating valve control

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(o)

Two 63 mm female instantaneous delivery out lets of pump, with

wheel type quick closing clack valve.

(p)

Control for flushing out the foam making equipment and its
plumbing

(q)

Glow lamp for engine lubricating system

(r)

Temperature gauge for engine radiator

(s)

Engine rpm meter to be provided on dashboard in driver's cabin.

(t)

Pump hour meter

6.16.2
The ball valves used shall be of stainless steel. Investment castings of CF8(m) grade with 3 piece design
6.16.3
A caution plate in the drivers cabin to be provided with the write up
PUMP ON HAND BRAKE ON in RED colour.
6.17

Body Work and Stowage

6.17.1
Enclosed accommodation shall be provided with double compartment for
driver & leader in the front seat and crew of five in the rear seat. The design of the
cabin shall be such that it shall afford maximum possible vision for the crew and shall
ensure adequate ventilation. Two hinged doors shall be provided on both sides of the
appliance, giving ready access to driver and crew. The doors should open outward;
these shall hang forward and have locks with double catch striking plates. Non-slip
steps and grab rails coated with plastic shall be provided to assist the driver and crew
to get in and out. All the seats should be fitted with 100 mm thick foam cushions and
back rests with 50 mm thick cushions. Heavy-duty hinges are to be used, 3 Nos. each
for crew cabin and 2 Nos. each for drivers cabin doors. Driver's seat should be of
adjustable type. All glasses fitted to the door windows shall have winding type
regulator, and shall be of splinter proof safety type. 2 Nos. sun visors should be
provided one on each side. The construction of the cab shall be such that the roof shall
support the weight of two men without damage.
6.17.2

Stowage

6.17.2.1 The cab and the lockers should be of composite construction, with
sufficient rigidity, reinforcement and are to be kept as light as possible. 32 mm x 32
mm x 1.6 mm thick square pipes of sufficient strength conforming to Grade A of IS
2062 shall be used for the super structure. The same shall be zinc passivated of
coating thickness 18 to 20 microns, after cleaning surface. 16 Gauge aluminium
sheets shall be used for exterior panelling work all over. For inner locker walls, 16
gauge mild steel sheets shall be used. 2 mm thick aluminium chequered plate
conforming to IS 737 shall be used on all lockers, cabin floors and on top of cabin
roof. Aluminium sheet 16 SWG should be of quality 64430 of IS 737.
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6.17.3
Lockers shall be provided for stowage of all the accessories given in the
list of equipment at Appendix 'A'. Suitable arrangement shall be of provided for
securely clamping all the accessories in the lockers. These shall be of quick release
type. Shadow markings shall be done for indicating location of all accessories carried
in lockers. The locker shall contain a list of articles kept in each for easy
identification. All lockers shall be provided with internal automatic lighting
arrangement with master switch in the cabin. The lockers shall be weather proof and
self-draining to release all water following a wash down etc. The lockers shall be
easily accessible from ground level to a man of average height (1.67 m). The doors of
the lockers shall have efficient means for holding the open door and efficient flush
fitting spring loaded locks.
6.17.4
A locker shall also be provided to carry 4 Nos. of 100 mm dia. x 2.5 m
long suction hoses in convenient location on the port side of the vehicle.
6.17.5
The grab rails with 2 bars of 25.4 mm OD x 1.6 mm thickness and
approximately of 200 mm high shall be provided on top left and right of the
appliance.
6.18
Ladder Gallows: Gallows shall be provided to carry 10.5 m Aluminium
extension ladder. The design shall be such that the ladder can be released without
difficulty from a reasonably accessible position and embody rollers to permit easy
withdrawal by one man. Means shall be provided for locking the ladder when stowed.
6.19
Tools Kit Container : A suitable box shall be provided for carrying all the
normal tools carried on the appliance.
6.20
Electric Bell : An electric bell shall be provided to send signals from rear
pump control panel to driver's cabin on the pump panel.
6.21
Footboard : One footboard shall be provided at the rear of the appliance.
Chequered plate shall be provided on the foot board.
6.21.1
Suitable grab rails of 25.4 mm OD x 1.6 mm thick plastic coated and nonslip steps shall be provided to give access to the roof of the appliance.
6.22
Stability: The stability of the appliance shall be such that when under fully
equipped and loaded conditions (equivalent weight of crew to be loaded in lieu of the
crew) if the surface on which the appliance stands is tilted to either side the appliances
should not virtues within 270 from the horizontal. It will be ensured by the contractor
that the chassis parameters, particularly ground clearance and angle of departure, are
not altered by the bodywork fabrication.
6.23
Articulation: The articulation of the equipment shall be tested by raising
diagonally opposite wheels to a height of 200 mm, when the vehicle is in fully loaded
condition. This is to check the suspension capability of the equipment.
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7.

WORKMANSHIP AND FINISH

7.1
The standard of workmanship & finish of all mechanical and other parts
shall be such that the parts normally required to be replaced can be supplied and will
fit correctly.
7.2
The appliance shall be painted in Fire Red colour on the outside. The
drivers compartment inside of locker shall be painted cream. Fire Service insignia
shall be painted on both sides of the appliance in golden and black.
7.3

Under chassis shall be painted black.

7.4

Necessary anti-corrosion and priming coat shall be applied before painting.

7.5
All switches, controls and gauges shall be identified with embossed/
engraved nameplates.
8.

ACCESSORIES

8.1
The following accessories shall be provided in addition to those normally
fitted on modern commercial vehicles.
(a) Fire Bell: A 252 mm diameter (Natural Tone Carillon) Fire Bell
shall be mounted externally and shall be of capable of being operated from
within the driving compartment. The bell shall be of hand operated type
and mounted on left hand side below the extension ladder.
(b) Siren: Electrically operated siren of 2 km range shall be provided on
the drivers cabin roof.
(c) Fog Lamps (2 Nos.): Low mounted on front bumper of chassis and
of design approved by the purchaser.
(d) Reversing Light (2 Nos.): Suitably situated to assist reversing
alongwith reversing horn.
(e) Twin Amber Blinker Light: 1 No. situated on the head of the
driving compartment.
(f) Trafficators (1 Set): Illuminated with indicating light on instrument
panel or in any other prominent position in driving compartment.
(g) Search Light (1 No.): Adjustable to give flood or beam light
mounted in a convenient position but capable of being readily
disconnected and mounted on a tripod away from the appliance, complete
with tripod and with not less than 30 m of TRS cable on a reel mounted on
the appliance.
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(h) Inspection Lamp with Bracket: Protected type of wonder lead type
with plug. A socket each shall be provided in control panel and in the
drivers cabin for plugging in lamp.
(j) Connection for Tail Light of Trailer: An efficient twin wire socket
and plug for connecting the cable for the tail light of a trailer.
(k) Industrial Grade Trickle Battery Charger of 6 A (minimum):
Provided with 3 pin non-breakable plug/ socket to 250 V ac supply with 10
m main cable with suitable charging cable directly connected to batteries
for charging 24 V battery set. The battery charger shall have multi-voltage
select or switch, a red pilot lamp indicting when the batteries are being
charged from an external supply. The battery charger shall have provision
for auto cut off when the battery is fully charged. Battery charger to be
mounted on the vehicle under crew seat.
(l)

Cab, instrument panel and locker lights

(m) Battery operated PA System of 15 watts output with mike and

amplifier in the drivers cabin and electrical loud speaker on the drivers
cabin.
(n) Towing Hook: The appliance shall be capable of towing a trailer of
one tonne. The towing hook shall be fitted at the rear of the appliance.
8.2

Accessories to be supplied with the appliance separately:

8.2.1
The appliance shall be supplied complete with accessories given at
Appendix and Appendix B.
9.

TOOLS

9.1
The following tools, carried in a suitable box, shall be supplied with each
appliance:(i)

DE Spanner Set 6.25 mm

1 Set

(ii)

Ring Spanner Set 6.25 mm

1 set

(iii)

Adjustable Wrench 200 mm

1 No.

(iv)

Pliers Cutting 200 mm

1 No.

(v)

Pliers Long Nose 150 mm

1 No.

(vi)

Pipe Wrench 300 mm

1 No.

(vii)

Screw Driver 150 mm

1 No.

(viii) Screw Driver 250 mm

1 No.

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10.

(ix)

File Half Round Smooth 150 mm

1 No.

(x)

Hammer Ball Pen kg

1 No.

LITERATURE

10.1
The contractor shall submit of the following daft literature in Hindi &
English bilingual alongwith a CD for literature to AHSP in triplicate for approval
through Quality Assurance Officer:(a)

Identifications Part List (IPL) with price of each item giving detail
such as material, dimensions, exploded illustration & No. as per
Defence format and complete details of bought out items with
complete address.

(b)

User Hand Book (UHB) covering operation & maintenance

instruction of equipment as per Defence format.

(c)

Repair and Maintenance Manual This manual shall contain step by

step disassembly and assembly of pump, primer, control panel,
electrical circuit.

(d)

Logbook shall be provided for the equipment for daily, monthly and
yearly maintenance of the mounted equipment, which will be filled
by the operator of the equipment of the holding unit for the period of
Warrantee. The logbook will contain detailed instructions for
maintenance.

10.2
Literature will be printed only after obtaining approval from AHSP i.e.
CQAFE, Pune.
10.3
Two sets of approved literature mentioned above shall be provided and
supplied alongwith each equipment. In addition to the above, literature shall be
supplied a follow:(a) CQAFE, Aundh Camp, Pune
(b) SQAE concerned
11.

: 3 sets each.
: 1 set each.

MARKING

11.1
Each appliance shall be clearly and prominently marked with the
following, preferably on a metal plate attached in the drivers cabin and also at the
rear pump operating control panel:(a)

Manufactures name or trade.

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(b)

Year of manufacture, Name of equipment, Sl. No., DS Cat No.

4210..

(c)

Capacity of pump (in 1pm), water tank and foam tank (in litres)

(d)

Engine & Chassis No.

(e)

Pump No.

11.2
A brass plate with operating/ maintenance instructions suitably engraved
on it, should be provided on the pump-operating panel for easy reference for the
operator.
12.

PRE-INSPECTION OF STORES/ CONSIGNMENT

12.1
Manufacturers/Contractors must satisfy themselves that the stores are in
accordance with the terms of the Contract and fully conform to the required
specification by carrying out a thorough pre-inspection of each lot before actually
tendering the same for inspection to the Quality Assurance Officer nominated under
the terms of the contract. A declaration by the contractor that a necessary preinspection has been carried out on the stores tendered will be submitted along with the
challan. The declaration will also indicate the method followed in carrying out preinspection showing the features checked/ tested and will have the test Certificates
attached to the challan/ declaration.
12.2
If the Quality Assurance Officer finds that the pre-inspection of the
consignment as required above has not been carried out, the consignment is liable for
rejection.
13.

CRITERIA FOR CONFORMITY

13.1
Each equipment offered for Quality Audit shall be checked in accordance
with this specification and the test schedule. The equipment is liable for rejection for
any type of non-conformity noticed during inspections. Equipment fully meeting the
requirement of specification & Test Schedule shall be termed as accepted.
14.

QUALITY ASSURANCE

14.1
The contractors shall extend to the Quality Assurance Officer or AHSP or
his authorised representative, all reasonable facilities for quality assurance, inspection,
testing of stores including inspection gauges, free of cost, for satisfying themselves
that the stores are manufactured in accordance with this specification. For this
purpose he shall have free access to the contractors and sub-contractors premises at
all times during the run of the contract. The contractor shall notify all sub-contracts
placed by him to provide inspection cover by the AHSP/ Quality Assurance Officer.
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14.2
No deviation will be accepted from the governing specification/ design
without concurrence in writing of the AHSP. No request for any deviation will be
entertained from the sub-contractor, if any. The main contractor shall remain
responsible for quality and quantity of any work done by the sub-contractor.
14.3
Nothing shall absolve the manufacturer from his responsibility for the
safety of his equipments operation.
14.4

Pilot Sample

14.4.1
The pilot sample shall be inspected to check the fulfilment of various
clauses of specification. It shall, thereafter, be subjected to performance tests, after
due running in, as recommended by manufacturer, followed by pump endurance test
of 100 hours duration in continuous 4 hours cycle of operations. This pump shall be
run at first duty point for 3 hours and thereafter 1 hour at the second duty point in
each 4 hours cycle. Other sub assemblies, accessories, PTO, etc. shall be tested as per
enclosed Test Schedule and their relevant specifications to verify their quality. The
equipment shall be driven for road tests for total 300 km running. The vehicle shall be
run for first 250 km on tarmac road at normal/ maximum speed followed by cross
country running for 50 km. After mobility trails, the equipment shall be examined for
sturdiness and pump performance shall be repeated for 12 hours for compliance. Any
major breakdown during mobility/ performance tests shall call for retesting. During
road test braking efficiency at different speeds, stability and load distributions of total
weight shall be checked.
14.3.2
The points noticed by the AHSP during Pilot Sample evaluation are to be
implemented by the firm.
14.4

Bulk Inspection

14.1
Bulk Inspection: Each equipment shall be inspected as per enclosed Test
Schedule, after the due running in, as recommended by manufacturer. At least one
number from each lot shall be subjected to total road test of 50 km, including 10 km
cross country. During road test, brake efficiency as per clause 3.2 (b), load
distribution on front & rear, total weight and stability shall be checked.
14.5
The contractor shall give clause-by-clause confirmation or otherwise to
specification requirements referred herein for proper evaluation.
15.

TRAINING

15.1
Manufacturer is responsible for imparting training, free of charge, to the
operators of the equipment from the unit holding the equipment. This training will be
imparted to two operators for a period of minimum one week. The training will cover
following areas :(i)

Operation of equipment
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(ii)

Assembly/disassembly of pump and primer

(iii) Trouble shooting

(iv) Any other subject desired by the operator (assembly/ disassembly
will done at least five times with complete identification of all
components of pump for a duration of minimum one week).
16.

WARRANTY

16.1
The stores supplied shall bear a warranty as per contract. In the absence of
such stipulation, the following warranty shall apply:The stores supplied against this specification shall be deemed to bear a
warranty against defective design, material, workmanship and
performance for a period of 12 months from the date of receipt of stores by
the consignee. During this period, if any, the stores are found defective by
the consignee, the same shall be replaced immediately by the supplier, free
of cost at the consignees end but not later than 30 days from the date of
receipt of such information.
17.

DEFENCE STORES CATALOGUE NUMBER

17.1

The following DS Cat. Nos. have been allotted to the stores:-

Sl. No.

DS Cat No.

Nomenclature

i)

4210-001 204

Truck, Fire Fighting, Large, Mk-2, 1A

ii)

4210-001 433

Truck, Fire Fighting, Large, Mk-2, 1A, 2A

iii)

4210-001 432

Truck, Fire Fighting, Large, Mk-2, 3A

iv)

4210-001 952

Truck, Fire Fighting, Large, Mk-2, 4A

v)

4210-001 951

Truck, Fire Fighting, Large, Mk-2

18.

SUGGESTIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT

18.1

Any suggestion for improvement in this document may be forwarded to:The Director,
Directorate of Standardisation,
Ministry of Defence,
H Block, DHQ PO,
New Delhi - 110 011

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APPENDIX 'A'
(Refer Para 8.2 and 6.17.3)
LIST OF ACCESSORIES PROVIDED WITH THE APPLIANCE.
Sl. Description
No.
1. Suction hose in 2.5 meters length armoured with an internal diameter
of 100 mm with standard round thread couplings conforming to JSS
4210-20:2001

Qty.
4 Nos.

2.

Metal strainer for use with 100 mm suction hose conforming to

Specification No. IND/ CQAFE/PROV/ 0025(a)

1 No.

3.

Basket strainer for above conforming to IS 3582

1 No.

4.

Suction wrench for above conforming to IS 4643

1 No

5.

Inspection Lamp with brackets

1 No

6.

Aluminium extension ladder 10.5 meters length conforming to

Specification No. IND/CQAFE/PROV/0066(a)

1 No.

7.

Suction Collecting Head, 3-way, 100 mm gunmetal conforming to

IS 904

2 Nos.

8.

100 mm x 63 mm, Hydrant to suction adapter (G.M.)

1 No.

9.

Hose delivery controlled percolating, 70 mm ID x 30 m length (CPL)

conforming to IS 8423 fitted with instantaneous male/ female G.M.
coupling to figure 2A/2B of IS 903

5 Nos.

10.

Hose delivery reinforced rubber lined (RRL) 70 mm x 30 m

conforming to IS 636 Type A fitted with male/ female coupling to
figure 3A/2B of IS 903

5 Nos.

11.

Gunmetal Branch Pipe conforming to IS 903

4 Nos.

12.

Fog Nozzle with applicator conforming to IS 952

2 Nos.

13.

Gun metal dividing breaching with control 63 mm size conforming to

IS 5131

1 No.

14.

Drag Hook

2 Nos.

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No.
15. No. 10 Foam Making branch pipe.

Qty
4 Nos.

16.

No. 10 Mechanical Foam Generator.

2 Nos.

17.

Hose Strap conforming to IS 5612 (Part 1) Type B.

10 Nos.

18.

Breaching collecting with 63 mm instantaneous conforming to IS 905 1 No.

19.

Hydrant connection complete 63 mm double armoured hose, 1 meter 2 Nos.

long each with 63 mm female instantaneous pattern delivery coupling
at both ends.

20.

Combined key for hydrant, hydrant cover and lower valve

conforming to IS 910

2 Nos.

21.

Branch pipe hand controlled for 63 mm hose couplings conforming

to IS 903

1 No.

22.

Branch diffuser for 63 mm size hose coupling conforming to IS 2871

1 No.

23.

Branch pipe with revolving head for 63 mm size instantaneous hose

couplings conforming to IS 906

1 No.

24.

Adapter 63 mm double male instantaneous conforming to IS 901

2 Nos.

25.

Adapter 63 mm double female instantaneous conforming to IS 901

2 Nos.

26.

Nozzles conforming to IS 903

(i)
6 mm
(ii) 12 mm
(iii) 16 mm
(iv) 20 mm
(v) 25 mm

2 Nos.
2 Nos.
2 Nos.
2 Nos.
2 Nos.

27.

Nozzle spanner for above nozzles conforming to IS 903

2 Nos.

28.

Box Lamp large portable 230/250 V with battery of 6 V, 1.1 Amp.

Hour, 18 volts lamps, magnetic relay and battery charging circuit

2 Nos.

29.

Hand lamp 230 V, 60 W bulb with glass cover and aluminium wire
net

4 Nos.

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No.
30. Torch hand safety No. 2 for use in petroleum installations and
explosive installations with flammable vapour risk conforming to
Specification No. IND/CQAE/6320/1400 and approved by CMRS.

3 Nos.

31.

Breathing apparatus complete (compressed air normal air type)

conforming to Specification No. IND/CQAFE/PROV/0041(c)

1 set

32.

Fire Proximity suits with bag conforming to Specification No.

IND/CIFE/PROV/ 0188(a) in waterproof bag of neoprene coated
nylon fabric of suitable size

2 Nos

33.

Extinguisher Fire Foam 9 litres conforming to Specification No. IND/ 1 No.

CQAFE/PROV/0004(f)

34.

Lowering line 16 mm dia. x 30 m long conforming to IS 1084

(Grade 2)
Long Line 51 mm in circumference x 30 m long conforming to IS
1084 (Grade 2)

1 No.

36.

Short line 16 mm dia. X 15 m long conforming to IS 1084 (Grade 2)

1 No.

37.

Canvas bucket, 18 litres capacity, Mk-6 without lid confirming to

IS 8857.

2 Nos.

38.

Hose bandages conforming to IS 5612(Part 2)

4 Nos.

39.

Hose slings

2 Nos.

40.

First Aid box for 10 persons

1 No.

41.

Rubber gloves (in case) conforming to IS 4770

1 Pair

42.

Asbestos Gauntlet (in case)

1 No.

43.

Shovels GS 200 mm x 240 mm

1 No.

44.

Pick axe conforming to IS 273

1 No.

45.

Crow bar with chisel and claws conforming to IS 704

1 No.

46.

Sledge hammer 6 kg conforming to IS 841

1 No.

47.

Carpenter's saw 650 mm conforming to IS 5098

1 No.

35.

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No.
48. Spanner adjustable 300 mm

Qty
1 No.

49.

Door Breaker

1 No.

50.

Fire Hook conforming to IS 927

1 No

51.

Grease Gun conforming to IS 7794

1 Set

52.

Oil can feeder 500 ml conforming to IS 4561(Part III)

1 No.

53.

Oil can 2 litres conforming to IS 4561(Part V)

1 No.

54.

Fuel can, 9 litres

1 No.

55.

Funnel for oil filling 150 mm overall length 160 mm made of 0.5 mm
thick tin sheet with 20 gauge brass mesh

1 No.

56.

Funnel for fuel filling 250 mm, made of 0.5 mm thick tin sheet with
20 gauge brass mesh

1 No

57.

Hydraulic jack 10 to 12 tones

1 Set

Note : To be supplied, in case chassis manufacturer does not provide

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APPENDIX 'B'
(Refer para 6.15.2 & 8.2)
CO2 GAS EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM
B.1
SCOPE: CO2 gas extinguishing system fitted in the Truck, Fire Fighting,
Large, Mk-2 (water cum foam tender) is an additional fire fighting agent for Class B,
C and electrical fires. The Extinguisher, Fire CO2, 22.5 kg shall generally conform to
Defence Specification No. IND/CQAFE/PROV/ 0183:2003 (except trolley & carrying
handle)
B2
MATERIAL FOR DISCHARGE HOSE AND MANIFOLD: The
additional material for construction of these components are given in table below:Sr.
No.
(i)

Component

Material

Specification

Discharge Hose

Rubber Hose minimum 10 Type I of IS 7651 (Minimum

mm Nominal bore x 15 m bursting pressure shall be 275
kg/cm2
length

(ii)

Manifold

Forged Copper Alloy

(iii)

Grip Valve

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(iv)

Discharge Nozzle

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(v)

Applicator Tube

Aluminium Alloy

IS 738

(vi)

Deflector Plate

Aluminium

IS 736

Grade FLB of IS 6912

B.3
CONSTRUCTION OF MANIFOLD APPLICATOR TUBE & NOZZLE:
The cylinder shall be connected to a common manifold. One discharge outlet shall be
provided on the manifold for connecting the hose assembly. The manifold inlet
connection with cylinders shall be fitted with non-return ball valve with copper tubing
of 2 mm thick. The manifold shall be subjected to a hydrostatic test pressure of 320
kgf/cm2 without leakage, distortion or failure. A suitable hose reel to accommodate
hose shall be provided inside the rear locker for ease of operation. A suitable over run
brake shall also be provided for hose reel.
B.4
The applicator tube shall comprise of telescopic tube complete with lever
type grip valve at the inlet end. At the discharge end, the applicator should be
connected to elbow and discharge horn with nozzle. The construction of the whole
assembly shall be such as to give sufficient rigidity when coupled. When extended the
applicator shall be 1.5 metres approximately overall from centre of discharge nozzle
to the base of the grip control valve. The base of applicator tube should be screwed to
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the grip valve. The closing of telescopic action shall be by hand. Insulating grips shall
be provided at convenient points on the outer tube. The valve shall be operated by
spring-loaded lever. Pressure on the lever against the spring shall open the valve. On
the release of the pressure valve shall automatically close. The valve shall operate
and show no sign of leakage, when subjected to hydrostatic pressure of 320 kgf/cm2.
A safety vent shall be provided in the base sealed with suitable gauge, copper bursting
disc in accordance with IS 3224 or phosphor bronze. The operating lever grip shall be
on the outlet side of the lever type grip valve.
B.5
Nozzle fitted at the discharge end of applicator tube shall be 75 mm 5
mm overall length. 19 mm 1 mm internal diameter with a closed spherical end with
six discharge orifices with 2 mm 0.1 mm wide and 25 mm 5 mm long to give
forceful discharge of contents of one cylinder. The inlet to the nozzle shall be screwed
for a minimum length of 14 mm and shall be hexagonal externally. The nozzle shall
be capable of discharging CO2 gas of single cylinder not less than 95% of the content
in 20 to 60 seconds.
B.6
The firm will submit the detailed drawing to the AHSP for approval before
fabrication.

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TEST SCHEDULE
FOR
TRUCK, FIRE FIGHTING, LARGE, Mk-2
Sl.
No.
1.

Type of
Tests
Physical
Check

JSS
Clause No.
All clauses

Nature of Tests
(a) Check completeness of
equipment
(b) Check calibration of
instruments, gauges, tools,
accessories etc.
(c) Check operation of various
levers, locks, caps, fitment of
Tanks, Linkages, markings,
plumbing work, painting,
workmanship and finish etc.

Acceptance
Criteria
Any deficiency
in quantity,
substandard
quality or non
conformation to
specification
should be
rejected.

(d) Storage space for adequacy

2.

Stage
Inspection

6.2

(a) Water Tank

(i) Sheet thickness 3.15 mm
& 5 mm & free from rust
(ii) Hydraulic Pressure test
0.5 Bar No leakage,
warpage, bulging
(iii) Sand/ Shot blasting,
followed by epoxy treatment.
(iv) Epoxy treatment - 2 coats
of primer, 2 coats of epoxy
finish.
(v) Capacity 2700 litres
(vi) Painting, Welding.

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Type of
Tests

JSS
Clause No.
6.11
6.3, 6.4,
6.5 & 6.7

Nature of Tests
(b) Foam Tank
(i) Sheet thickness 2.5 mm
(minimum) confirming to AISI
304/ 302
(ii) Check chemical composition
before fabrication
(iii)Capacity 350 litres
(iv) Hydraulic Pressure Test 0.3
Bar
(c) Valves, Plumbing Work, Hose
Reel
(i) All valves for 24 kgf/cm2
hydraulic Pressure test
(ii) Check pipe lines, for, hot dip
galvanising and hydraulic pressure
test 24 kgf/cm2
(iii)No leakage through joints,
marking for directions on valves
for ON/OFF
(iv) Easy access for maintenance
(v) Hose reel for Hydraulic
Pressure test at 14 kgf/cm2
(d) All Accessories, Tools with
their relevant specification for
function, fitment with respective
components etc.

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Acceptance
Criteria
Any deficiency in
quantity,
substandard quality
or non
conformation to
specification should
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Sl.
No.
3.

Type of Tests
Performance
Test on
complete
equipment

JSS
Clause No.
6.8

Nature of Tests
(a) Pump
(i) Dry run of pump for one minute.
(ii) Pressure Test Close outlets and
operate at 14 bar for 30 seconds.
No leakage or percolation is
allowed.
(iii) All requirement as per Clause
6.6
(iv) 4 hours endurance test of the
pump; consisting of 3 hours run
for 2250 litre/min. discharge at 7
kgf/cm2 pressure and 1 hour run
for 1600 litres/min. discharge at
9 kgf/cm2 pressure with 3 m
suction lift.
(v) Engine oil temperature not to
exceed 1150 C
(vi) Water cooling temperature not to
exceed 850 C
(b) Monitor

6.13, 6.14
3.3.8

(i) Check for rated output of 1400

litre/min. at 9 kgf/cm2
(ii) Free rotation 360o horizontal and
60o vertical
(iii) Foam expansion throw drainage
test of monitor and branch lines
as per Clause 6.13.3, 6.14.1

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Acceptance
Criteria
Any deficiency in
quantity,
substandard
quality or non
conformation to
specification
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Sl.
No.

Type of Tests

JSS
Clause No.
6.12

Nature of Tests
(c) Proportionator/ Induction Test
with Water Foam
(i) Monitor1400 litres/min. at
9 kgf/cm2
(ii) Monitor + one side line :
1650 litres/min. at 7 kgf/cm2
(iii)Monitor + two side lines:
2100 litres/min. at 7kgf/cm2
(iv) 2 side lines : 900 litres/min.
at 7 kgf/cm2
(v) 1 side line : 450 litres/min.
at 7 kgf/cm2
(vi) Foam pick up tube

6.9

(d) Primer
(i) Water lift from 7 m at the
rate of 30 cm/sec. at least
five times.
(e) Pump
(i) Check material of pump
impeller, pump shaft
(ii) Check quality of casting,
workmanship and
interchangeability
(iii) Hydraulic pressure test
for entire assembly at
18 kgf/cm2 for 5 minutes.
(iv) Balancing of impeller

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Acceptance
Criteria
Any deficiency in
quantity,
substandard quality
or non
conformation to
specification should
be rejected.

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Sl.
No.

Type of
Tests

JSS
Clause No.

Nature of Tests
(f) Power Take off
(i) Examine the PTO unit
as per clause 6.8.5 of
specification, verify and
confirm that the PTO unit
is of proven quality.
(ii) Check casting material
& hardness of gears and
dimensions as per
Specification No. IND/
CQAFE/PROV/0072(a)

3.2, 14.4

(e) Road Test of 50 km

(i) Check braking distance
within 15 m at 48 km/h
(ii) Gradeability l:4
(iii)Hand Brakes operation on
1:4 Gradient
(iv) Stability 270 on either
side

6.17
(f) Body Work and Stowage :
Double compartment, two
hinged doors opening outwards,
locks, double catch, seats with
100 m foam, driver's seat
adjustable type non slip steps &
grab rails, Internal automatic
lighting with master switch in
cabin. Space for all accessories
given at Appendix A & B. 2
mm Aluminium chequered
plates on lockers, cabin floors,
cabin roof.
6.22

(g) Stability: The stability of

the whole unit shall be checked
as per clause 6.27
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Acceptance
Criteria
Any deficiency in
quantity,
substandard
quality or non
conformation to
specification
should be
rejected.

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Type of Tests

JSS
Clause No.

Nature of Tests
(h) Rain Test: Each appliance
shall be subjected to rain test by
spraying water on top of vehicle
for checking sealing of driver
cabin and lockers against water
leakage.
(j) Weight :Check the weighment
(i) FAW
(ii) RAW
(iii) GVW

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Acceptance
Criteria
Any deficiency in
quantity, substandard
quality or non
conformation to
specification should
be rejected.